After a 2005-06 season that saw Broadway attendance zoom past 12 million, New York's theater community is gearing up for what insiders describe as one of the most eclectic and exciting fall lineups in years. Charlotte St. Martin, executive director of the League of American Theaters and Producers, trumpets a "tremendous array of new musicals and plays."

The lights could be dimmed on all but four Broadway shows this week if a resolution isn't reached between the Actors' Equity Association, the actors' and stage managers' union and the League of American Theaters and Producers.

Theater fans are likely to see more real drama at this year's Tony Awards than they have in some time. That was the consensus after nominations for Broadway's biggest prize were announced Monday morning.

Theater fans are likely to see more real drama at this year's Tony Awards than they have in some time. That was the consensus after nominations for Broadway's biggest prize were announced Monday morning.